Flower – The Violet
The common purple abound in all countries and grows in fields, meadows, forests and farmland. Its use in gardens is very attractive, but should be located in areas where they suffer the direct sunlight. Irrigation must be regularly, two or three times a week, trying to get the not too excessively dry soil. This species is very beautiful and we can see clumps of bright colors, showing a spectacular splash of color.
Violets this sense, this flower is one of the most attractive in the autumn, not only because they resist cold temperatures, but because they often bloom in winter and spring, so it should be planted at this time seasonal. Thus, you can enjoy a very strong tone and a wonderful fragrance in your garden, in the months when the cold is the protagonist.
The smell of violets
Many are asking what is the most suitable species for planting in our garden when the cold takes hold of the green areas, no doubt, smelling violets. It’s a little demanding exemplary type of substrate and also tend to like him much shade, so we will see under the bushes as a ground cover.
The multiplication process must start with the seed in August, September, and puts in a flowerpot in the autumnal months and should be planted directly in garden soil. Can also be done through the process of cutting, but is usually more effective to first. This means that we can enjoy a varied and colorful flowers with little care.
Curiosities of these species
Violets one of the oldest medicinal plants because of their petals gives a wonderful syrup for colds, also cure insomnia, headache and constipation. As if this were not enough, the roots of violets relieve bronchitis. But the funny thing about this beautiful flower is that it now has culinary uses to make jams, salads and even to decorate dishes.
The violet scent, as its name suggests, emerges a fragrance that is used to develop more sophisticated scents, characterized by being sweet and relaxing. It is also an excellent ground cover that can even replace the lawn, as it entails less care.
Protect them from pests
Violet flower very likely to receive attacks from aphids, especially the green aphid that deteriorates. To avoid this, we must apply a repeller broth-based soap in the affected area. This way you will make these parasites disappear without trace. We must also be careful with the powdery mildew fungus and the external mycelium, which cause the plant to a whitish color.
So the best solution to this problem is to use a good fungicide, which helps to remove without damaging the original and always following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Autumn is the proper planting time for violets, which also provide color and fragrance to our gardens, are a very suitable species for the little care they need.